Welcome to the HCCS Southwest Department of Physical Sciences!  The Southwest College offers classes in Astronomy, Chemistry, Engineering, Environmental Science, Geology, and Physics.  Use the links below to find more information about each program.

Astronomy | Chemistry | Engineering | Environmental Science | Geology | Physics

Department Chair:      Dr. Gholam H. Pahlavan                         E-Mail:  gholam.pahlavan@hccs.edu       Phone:  (713) 718-7773

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Patti Wooldridge, Secretary Phone: (713) 718-7771 Fax: (713) 718-6706

Samuel Thomas, Laboratory Supervisor Phone:  (713) 718-7763 E-Mail:  samuel.thomas@hccs.edu Office:  Room S107

 Department Office Hours:  8:00 AM to 4:30 PM Monday - Friday

HCC Mission

Houston Community College is an open-admission, public institution of higher education offering a high-quality, affordable education for academic advancement, workforce training, career development, and lifelong learning to prepare individuals in our diverse communities for life and work in a global and technological society.